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An 18-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol

BY WILLIAM 2 TURVEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1750

Price realisedGBP 748

EstimateGBP 500 - GBP 600

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An 18-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol
By William 2 Turvey, London, circa 1750
With slightly belled barrel signed within an engraved panel on the top flat of the breech, finely engraved tang, signed rounded lock (cock replaced), figured walnut full stock (fore-end replaced) carved with a shell behind the barrel tang, engraved iron mounts including rococo side-plate and escutcheon engraved with owner's monogram, and later ramrod (iron parts with some pitting), London proof marks
13in. (34.9cm.)